Milford Hills Baptist Church – Doctrinal Statement

What We Believe

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Introduction: Milford Hills Baptist Church is an Bible-believing Baptist church standing firmly upon the inspired and preserved Word of God, the King James Bible. Our purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ through faithful preaching, evangelism, discipleship, and a separated Christian testimony.​

 

We are a local body of baptized believers committed to the Great Commission — reaching souls for Christ, teaching the truths of Scripture, and training Christians to live godly in this present world. Our doctrine is rooted in the historic Baptist faith and reflects our conviction that the Bible is the sole authority for faith and practice.

 

The following doctrinal statement expresses what we believe, teach, and practice as a church body, seeking to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 3).

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I. The Scriptures

We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God, written by holy men of God who were moved and guided by the Holy Ghost. Though written through human instruments, the Scriptures are divinely inspired in every word and without error. We believe the King James Version of the Bible is the preserved Word of God in the English language and is the sole authority for all matters of faith and practice.
📖 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21; Psalm 12:6–7; Proverbs 30:5–6.

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II. The Godhead (The Trinity)

We believe in one true and living God, eternal, self-existent, and infinite in holiness, power, wisdom, and love. God exists eternally in three distinct Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost—who are equal in essence, power, and glory, yet distinct in Person and office. This triune nature of God, commonly referred to as the Godhead or Trinity, is clearly revealed in Scripture. There are not three gods, but one God eternally existing in three Persons.

📖 Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; 2 Corinthians 13:14.

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A. God the Father

We believe in God the Father as the eternal, sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things. He is holy, righteous, just, and loving. God the Father purposes redemption, sends the Son, and receives all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ. He is the Father of all believers and exercises loving discipline over His children.

📖 Genesis 1:1; John 3:16; Ephesians 1:3–6; Hebrews 12:5–11; 1 Peter 1:15–16.

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B. God the Son — Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh, the eternal Son of God, equal with the Father. He was conceived by the Holy Ghost and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and willingly died on the cross as a substitutionary, blood atonement for the sins of mankind. His shed blood alone fully satisfied the righteous demands of a holy God.

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We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave, proving His victory over sin and death. He ascended bodily into Heaven, where He is now seated at the right hand of the Father, serving as our High Priest, Advocate, and Intercessor. He will return again in power and great glory.

📖 John 1:1, 14; Luke 1:35; Romans 5:9; Hebrews 9:22; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Acts 1:9–11; Hebrews 7:25.

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C. God the Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Ghost is a divine Person, equal with the Father and the Son. His work is to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment; to regenerate the believer at salvation; to indwell, seal, guide, and empower every child of God; and to glorify Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit enables believers to live holy lives and equips the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

📖 John 14:16–17, 26; John 16:7–14; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13–14; Acts 1:8.

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Closing Statement on the Godhead

We reject all false teachings that deny the deity of Christ, the personality of the Holy Spirit, or the triune nature of God. We joyfully affirm the biblical doctrine of the Trinity as foundational to the Christian faith.

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III. The Creation

We believe in a literal, six-day creation as revealed in the book of Genesis. The world and all that is in it were spoken into existence by God. Man did not evolve but was created in God’s image for His glory. Every creature testifies of God’s power and wisdom.
📖 Genesis 1–2; Exodus 20:11; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16–17.

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IV. The Fall of Man

We believe that man was created innocent but chose to sin by disobeying God, bringing death and separation from Him. All humanity inherits a sinful nature and stands condemned before a holy God. Without divine redemption, man is hopeless and lost.
📖 Genesis 3:1–6; Romans 3:10, 23; 5:12; 6:23.

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 V. Salvation

We believe that man is lost, condemned, and spiritually dead apart from Christ and must be born again to enter the kingdom of God. Salvation is not a process but an instantaneous act of God’s grace that occurs the moment a sinner places faith in Jesus Christ alone.

Salvation is by grace through faith, apart from works, sacraments, or human effort. We are not saved by repenting or turning from our sins for salvation. Biblical repentance is a change of mind toward God and the Gospel—not turning from sin in order to be saved. Salvation is based solely upon faith in the finished work of Christ and His shed blood.
📖 John 3:3–7; Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5; Romans 4:5; Acts 16:30–31; Acts 20:21

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VI. Eternal Security

We believe that it is impossible for a truly saved person to lose salvation (Once Saved Always Saved). Salvation is a work of God, not man, and is secured by the power of God and the finished work of Christ. The believer is eternally kept by God and sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption. But God’s Word also forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to fulfill carnal desires. Instead, the Christian should use his liberty and security to serve the Lord.
📖 John 10:27–29; Romans 8:38–39; 1 Peter 1:5; Ephesians 4:30; 1 John 5:13.

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VII. The Church

We believe that the local church is a visible assembly of baptized believers, united to carry out the Great Commission. The church is autonomous and governed by Christ, its Head. The purpose of the church is to worship God, edify the saints, and reach the lost through evangelism and missions.
📖 Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:41–47; Ephesians 1:22–23; Colossians 1:18.

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VIII. The Offices of the Church: Pastor and Deacon

We believe that Christ ordained two offices within the local church—the Pastor and the Deacon.

The Pastor (also called Bishop or Elder) is the spiritual shepherd responsible for preaching the Word, guiding the flock, and maintaining doctrinal purity. The Deacon serves the church through ministry, assisting the Pastor in practical matters. Both offices are held by men who meet the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
📖 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; Acts 6:1–7; 1 Peter 5:1–4.

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IX. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

We believe that baptism is the outward testimony of the inward change that occurs at salvation and is performed by immersion after conversion. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice, not a means of grace. Both ordinances are symbolic and to be observed faithfully by the local church.
📖 Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 8:36–38; Romans 6:3–5; 1 Corinthians 11:23–29.

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X. Separation

We believe that God calls all believers to live holy and separated lives. Biblical separation includes separation from false doctrine and worldly practices that dishonor Christ, including but not limited to alcohol, vulgar speech, immoral entertainment, and ungodly lifestyles. Believers are to be distinct in conduct, speech, and testimony.
📖 2 Corinthians 6:14–18; Romans 12:1–2; Ephesians 4:29; 1 Peter 1:15–16.

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XI. The Second Coming of Christ

We believe in the literal, visible, bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this earth in power and great glory. Milford Hills Baptist Church holds to the Post-Tribulation, Pre-Wrath view of Christ’s return. We believe that the Church will endure the Tribulation but will be gathered to Christ after the Tribulation and before the outpouring of God’s wrath.​

 

We reject the teaching of a secret, pre-tribulation rapture as unscriptural and a modern innovation. We believe that the rapture of the Church and the visible return of Christ are part of the same event, occurring at the end of the Tribulation, when Christ gathers His elect and pours out His wrath upon the ungodly.

We further affirm that this view is not new, but is the historic position held by the early church and believers throughout church history prior to the rise of dispensational theology in the nineteenth century. Our position is grounded in the clear teaching of Scripture and aligns with the testimony of the early Christian faith.

📖 Matthew 24:29–31; Mark 13:24–27; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4; Revelation 6:12–17; Revelation 7:9–14; Revelation 19:11–16; Revelation 20:1–6.

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XII. The Eternal State

We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men—the saved to everlasting life and the lost to everlasting punishment. Heaven is a place of joy in the presence of Christ, while Hell is a literal place of eternal torment.
📖 John 5:28–29; Revelation 20:1–15; Matthew 25:46; Daniel 12:2.

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 XIII. The Family, Marriage, and Gender

We believe that God ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society and the church. Marriage is a sacred, lifelong covenant established by God between one man and one woman. This union reflects God’s design and purpose for companionship, procreation, and the orderly structure of the home.

We believe that God created only two genders—male and female—and that gender is determined by God at creation, not by personal feelings, culture, or self-identification. A person’s gender is a biological and immutable gift from God and is to be embraced as part of His divine design.

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We affirm that men and women are equal in worth and dignity before God, yet distinct in their God-given roles within the family and the church. Parents are commanded to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and to teach biblical truth concerning morality, marriage, and gender.

📖 Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:22–33; Ephesians 6:1–4; Deuteronomy 6:6–7.

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XIV. The Sanctity of Life

We believe that all human life is sacred and created in the image of God. Life begins at conception, and every life has divine purpose and value. Therefore, abortion, euthanasia, and assisted suicide are sins that violate the sanctity of life.
📖 Psalm 139:13–16; Jeremiah 1:5; Exodus 20:13.

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XV. Soul Winning and Evangelism

We believe that the Great Commission is the responsibility of every believer and every local New Testament church. Soul winning is not merely a ministry but the heartbeat of Milford Hills Baptist Church. Jesus Christ commanded His followers to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, and this command remains binding upon the church today.

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We believe that every Christian should actively share the Gospel through personal evangelism, public outreach, missions, and a godly testimony. The message we proclaim is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of sinners. We reject any form of lifestyle-only evangelism; the Gospel must be spoken, preached, and declared clearly so that sinners can hear, believe, and be saved.

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As a church, we commit ourselves to reaching our community and the world with the Gospel, discipling converts, and training believers to reproduce themselves in the lives of others. Soul winning is the engine of a living, obedient church.

📖 Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46–48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; Proverbs 11:30; Romans 1:16; Romans 10:14–17; Jude 22–23.

 

What We Do Not Believe:

• Calvinism

• Dispensationalism

• Christian & Political Zionism

• Pre – Trib Rapture

• Replacement Theology

• Lordship Salvation

• Halloween

• Freemasonry

• Christian Nationalism